Finding the Third Proportional to 695 and 932
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Solution
The third proportional to 695 and 932 is: 1,249.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
695 : 932 = 932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
695/932 = 932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
695x = 932 × 932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
695x = 868,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 868,624/695 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,249.82
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